Pope Francis Says He Won’t Ride in Bullet Proof Pope-mobile: “At My Age I Don’t Have Much To Lose”

The head of the Catholic church — Pope Francis has shown that he isn’t scared of dying has he has refused to ride in bullet-proof Pope-mobiles during public appearances.

The 77-year-old pontiff says he detests being restricted in a “sardine can” because it prevents him from interacting with regular people.

The Telegraph reports: -

Speaking on the concerns expressed for his safety, he said:

“It’s true that anything could happen, but let’s face it, at my age I don’t have much to lose. I know what could happen, but it is in God’s hands…

I remember in Brazil, they’d provided for me an enclosed Popemobile, but I cannot greet the people and tell them I love them inside a sardine can, even if it is made of glass. For me it is a wall.”

The Pope has opted to use open-top cars in contrast to his predecessor, Benedict XVI, who rode in a bullet-proof Pope-mobile – a measure implemented after the attempted assassination of John Paul II in St Peter’s Square in 1981.